Snapshot: After closing a month for upgrades, the legendary Bar America reopened in April with a new complexion and management. Brian Correa, 31, grandson of bar founder Martin Ramirez, runs the institution. Most noticeably, the back bar has been redone so that it's farther back. The vintage beer memorabilia and dusty trinkets are gone. Some booths remain. Some stool-high seating has been introduced. Pool tables remain. The bathrooms are cleaner. And the bar has added three TVs for Spurs watching.

Who goes there?: Bar America remains a locals hangout.

Behind the bar: Once strictly a beer joint, Bar America now has liquor — basic cocktails, and shot specials during Spurs games. At 50, bottled beer selection has improved. And it's added taps, some of which pour craft beer.

Soundtrack: Almost as storied as the bar itself, the old-school jukebox has been replaced by an Internet jukebox.